KC from Casey

CASEY DEMONS vs NORTH MELBOURNE Sunday 23 March, 11:05am, Casey Fields CASEY DEMONS B: R. Bonner (52), J. Adams (26), M. Gregory (57) HB: N. Yze (49), M. Hore (27), M. Kirkwood-Scott (51) C: J. Billings (14), B. Laurie (16), T. Edwards (58) HF: K. Brown (41), T. Fullerton (33), R. Mentha (39) F: K. Windsor (66), C. Lewis (70), O. Sestan (38) R: T. Campbell (29), H. Langford (19), R. Baldi (56) INT: A. Lual (74), J. Craven (75), P. Cross (64), C. Doultree (61), W. Verrall (28) 23rd Player: J. Craven (75) EMG: A. Green (62), C. Peters (63), T. Sruk (53), P. Ireland (48) NEW: Riley Baldi, 24, 180cm, Moe; Riley Bonner, 28, 191cm, St Kilda; Tom Campbell, 33, 200cm, St Kilda; Chance Doultree, 23, 183cm, Footscray; Mitch Kirkwood-Scott, 19, 180cm, Old Haileybury/Sandringham Dragons; Harvey Langford, 19, 191cm, Mt Martha/Dandenong Stingrays; Wardell Lual, 26, 192cm, Werribee; Ricky Mentha, 18, 179cm, Palmerston/Morwell/Gippsland Power/Melbourne NGA NORTH MELBOURNE B: M. Whitlock (35), K. Dawson (42), A. Tomlinson (80) HB: R. Hardeman (17), Z. Fisher (16), B. Hopkins (53) C: M. Bergman (27), M. Keast (64), O. Lowe (70) HF: E. Ford (40), G. Payne (23), R. Stevens (36) F: F. Maley (39), C. Harvey (37), B. Teakle (43) R: T. Goad (22), D. Macpherson (50), Z. Duursma (7) INT: W. Dawson (18), L. Butler (49), E. Macpherson (68), O. Hotton (62), J. Tarrant (79) 23rd Player: B. Hopkins (53) EMG: C. Downie (47), A. Noblett (56), B. Stevens (56), T. Cappellari (61), M. Spiteri (77) NEW: Matt Keast, 23, 181cm, Werribee; Olli Hotton, 20, 182cm, St Kilda; Ollie Lowe, 22, 189cm, Sandringham; Darcy Macpherson, 27, 175cm, Gold Coast AFL; Ewan Macpherson, 23, 179cm, Brisbane Lions VFL; River Stevens, 18, 176cm, Newtown & Chilwell/Geelong Falcons; Adam Tomlinson, 31, 193cm, Melbourne; Matt Whitlock, 18, 197cm, Shepparton/Murray Bushrangers Head-to-Head: Casey Demons 6-1; At Casey Fields: Casey Demons 4-1; Streak: North Melbourne 1; Last time: North Melbourne 12.11 (83) def Casey Demons 11.11 (77) – Round 13, 2024, Casey Fields

Coburg 11.7.73 defeats Casey Demons 9.10.64

Coburg kick the first three goals of the final term. They now lead by 9 points.

3QT Casey Demons 7.9.51 lead Coburg 6.6.42.

HT: Casey Demons 6.4.40 leading Coburg 5.5.35.

Quarter Time - Practice Match Casey Demons 5.0.30 v Coburg 3.2.20 Charlie Spargo has 2 goals.

Local Leader Newspaper article about a new Casey Demon. SFNL: How Cheltenham landed Tassie young gun Max Roney by Mitch Burke A "funny" connection played a key role in an exciting prospect from Tasmania landing at Southern league club Cheltenham when he moves to the mainland later this year. A local cricket club played a key role in an exciting prospect from Tasmania landing at Cheltenham when he moves to the mainland later this year. 18-year-old Max Roney has been included on Casey's VFL development list for the upcoming season, and reigning Southern league champions Cheltenham have secured his services as the teen's local club. Roney played 12 games for Tasmania in the Coates Talent League last season and was named among the best players in seven of those clashes. He also played 11 senior TSL games for North Launceston over the past two seasons and nominated for last year's AFL draft, but wasn't picked up. Roney is still based in Tasmania, but is expected to move to Melbourne in May. "I haven't had a lot to do with him to be honest ... (but) he sounds like he's a pretty damn good athlete and can play footy as well," Cheltenham coach Justin Pickering said. "I'm not sure what Casey's plans are with him but if he needs to play a few games with us before he plays with Casey that will be a bonus." It was a connection through South East Cricket Association club East Sandringham that led to Cheltenham securing Roney. "It's good how there's a few connections, I know (Roney's) uncle through the cricket club actually and he stayed with him while he was over in Melbourne, we got connected that way," Pickering said. "It's a funny connection but it's worked out pretty well. Max didn't know a lot about the Melbourne football scene so it will be good to get him down if we get a chance." Fellow Casey Demon Riley Bonner is also affiliated with Cheltenham this season and played in the club's match simulation on Wednesday night. "He'll obviously get to know Max and at least there'll be some sort of connection there as well," Pickering added. Riet Pal, who spent time on Collingwood's VEL list, has also been training with Cheltenham but is yet to commit to a club.

The Casey Demons have arranged a practice match at Casey Fields against Coburg for Sunday 16 March at 11:00am.

He is included on Casey's primary list.

My guess would be either Bonner or Hardie.

CASEY DEMONS 2025 PLAYER LISTS Casey Demons VFL Primary List Riley Baldi Jack Behnk Riley Bonner Paddy Cross Chance Doultree Tyler Edwards Tom Freeman Roy George Andrew Green Max Gregory Mitchell Hardie Caleb Lewis Wardell Lual Deakyn Smith Casey Demons VFL Development List: Category A Lachlan Bryce Jesse Craven Jack Ferraro Jenson Garnham Jarrod Gatt Oliver Green Patrick Ireland Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott Brayden Laplanche Charlie Peters Max Roney Kobe Shipp Tyson Sruk Kai Windsor Noah Yze

Can’t say as I have been elsewhere today although, I have witnessed a Demon victory in the Victorian Premier Cricket (formerly district cricket) at Waverley where Melbourne won a nail biter by 1 wicket against Richmond. I think that the win should cement their place in the finals depending on the results of other games. I’m trying to contact some of my mates who usually turn up for Casey games to see what I can find out. Will keep you posted.

Casey Demons 15.14.104 defeated Sandringham 6.6.42 That’s the final score and all I can give you at the moment. Remember, it’s just a practice match so let’s not get carried away.

2025 Smithy’s VFL Fixture: Club-by-club The article provides a club-by-club breakdown of the 2025 Smithy's VFL fixture. This is what is says about Casey - Last Season: 17th (5-13) Fixture: NM (h), GC (h), Gee (a), GWS (h), Ric (h), bye, Foo (a), Sou (h), NB (a), Syd (a), Col (a), Ess (h), bye, GC (a), Cob (h), Wer (a), Car (h), San (h) bye, BL (a), Box (h) Plays Twice: Gold Coast Suns Doesn’t Play: Frankston, Port Melbourne, Williamstown Interstate Trips: NSW 1, Queensland 2 AFL double headers: R3 Gee v Cas/Mel (GMHBA); R10 Syd v Cas/Ade (Tram/SCG) VFLW double headers: R4 v GWS/Col (Casey); R7 v Foo/WB (Whitten); R8 v Sou/Ess (Casey); R9 v NB/Dar (Genis); R12 v Ess/Wil (Casey) Summary: Two home games to kick things off for the Demons as they aim to bounce back from a tough 2024. They also play four of the first five at Casey Fields due to the unavailability of the Swinburne Centre for the Anzac Day Eve clash against Richmond. The fixture is littered with challenges such as three interstate trips, one of which is sandwiched in the middle of a run of three away games in a row. For the first time the traditional King’s Birthday weekend clash with Collingwood is a Magpies’ home game and they won’t see much standalone action, having no dates with the Dolphins, Borough or Seagulls. 2023 premier Gold Coast is expected to bounce back, and the Demons play the Suns twice. Although their last three away games are Suns, Werribee and Brisbane Lions, they have a good chance to finish strongly with four home games in the last six, three of which come against sides who didn’t play finals in 2024). Five single-figure matches and three worth 50+. Difficulty Score: 502 (10th hardest)

The 2025 VFL Fixture has been released - 2025 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW fixtures released

That’s the end of the third and final period of play with North Melbourne 9.6.60 winning to Casey Demons 8.11.59.

North 8.4. 52 leads Casey 6.8. 44

Sorry but I’m not at the ground. Just relaying scores as I get them. Half Time North Melbourne 7.4.46 lead Casey Demons 5.5.35

Quarter Time: North Melbourne 4.3.27 to Casey Demons 1.1.7 Goal: Culley

Another update includes the following - Jesse Craven, Casey Demons Craven, from Tooradin-Dalmore, won Gippsland Power's best and fairest last season as a 19-year-old player and also made his VFL debut for the Demons. "He was the first bloke picked in our side last year. Heart and soul, competitive, tough, does everything right," Power talent manager Scotty McDougal told CODE Sports. Jenson Garnham, Casey Demons Jenson Garnham has been a prominent goalkicker for Leongatha in the past two seasons, kicking 53 goals and being named at full-forward in the Gippsland league team of the year in 2024 and slotting 52 goals in the premiership year of 2023. He had played with Gippsland Power in 2022. Leongatha coach Trent McMicking said Garnham was an exciting prospect. "I'm not sure where the limit is for him. I don't know how good he can be," he said. "He attacks the footy hard, he's a really good mark and he's a neat kick for goal. He has a basketball background and he didn't really play much footy until he was 16, 17. He's super-raw but he's got plenty of ability." Noah Yze, Casey Demons The son of Richmond coach Adem had two VFL games for Casey last season, as well as 11 for the Oakleigh Chargers in the Coates Talent League. He's a 190cm forward with sharp skills and a team-first approach.

2025 CASEY DEMONS PRACTICE MATCH SCHEDULE Saturday, February 22 North Melbourne vs Casey Demons (Arden Street Oval, 2:00pm) Saturday, March 1 Casey Demons vs Sandringham (Casey Fields, 12:00pm)

Newly recruited Casey Demon, Riley Bonner has secured a job managing Melbourne's academies - father-son and daughter as well as the Next Generation - while also coaching Casey's backline. In an on line report in the Herald Sun, he said: "I think with Casey if the AFL team stays fit there's always a good bunch of players who come back and play, that'll only make us better." He has also affiliated with South East Suburban club Cheltenham. Meanwhile, delisted Melbourne defender Adam Tomlinson is still without a club for 2025. It's understood that he has spoken to VFL club Sandringham but it might elect to play local football.

A 186cm, medium defender from the Tassie Devils Coates Talent League side. Should be a bit of a log jam among players vying for places in the Casey team - especially if there are few injuries at Melbourne.

Paul Amy has updated his article to include additional players signed since it first appeared:- Riley Bonner What a boost for the Casey backline. Bonner played 19 AFL games for St Kilda in 2024, taking his tally to 112 in a career that began at Port Adelaide in 2016. "His exceptional kicking ability and football IQ will be invaluable in providing drive off the backline," the Demons said after signing Bonner, who will take up a role in Melbourne's NGA. Mitch Hardie Former South Australian Hardie, 27, is a superb addition to the Demons. His efforts for Geelong's VFL team last season were exemplary, winning the best and fairest after averaging 29 disposals per game (he had 20 or more in all 19 of his matches). Unsurprisingly, he was a VFL team-of-the-year pick. Mitch Kirkwood-Scott The sweet-kicking defender was part of the 2024 Sandringham Dragons premiership team, having 21 possessions and 10 marks in the grand final. The former Haileybury College captain averaged 16.8 disposals from 13 Talent League appearances.

Apologies - he's staying. The ones who are going are Roan Steele, Ryan Valentine and Mitch White. Now fixed.